HKA G&S: application of ultra-high strength S960 steel - from concept to reality

Overview

Under the project of Contract No. ND/2019/04 Fanling North New Development Area, Phase 1 – Fanling Bypass Eastern Section (Shek Wu San Tsuen North to Lung Yeuk Tau), the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), AECOM Asia Company Limited, Daewoo - Chun Wo - Kwan Lee Joint Venture and other relevant parties pioneered the application of ultra-high strength S960 steel in the engineering and construction of the footbridge. 

This groundbreaking breakthrough marks the world’s first implementation of S960 steel in civil bridge construction. Besides reducing the footbridge’s weight and the number of piles which resulted in diminished carbon emissions and enhanced project’s sustainability, the use of S960 steel facilitates off-site prefabrication of S960 steel components and in turn reduces on-site work. It enhances the project’s efficiency, quality and overall productivity.

In this seminar, the practical application of ultra-high strength S960 steel in engineering and construction will be explored based on the above project. Different key aspects and stages of the use of S960 steel in the project will be covered from its research to construction, including but not limited to the research development, design, fabrication, construction and quality assurance.

The challenges and corresponding solutions will also be shared. Participants engaged in discussions surrounding the project's intricacies, seeking to enhance their understanding of utilising ultra-high strength S960 steel in construction projects and the associated best practices and solutions. 

• Registration deadline: 05 January 2025 (Sunday)

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Remarks:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE HKA G&S members. Only successful applicants will be notified.
• Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event, subject to attendees having participated for the entire duration of the event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangements:

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a red or black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 3 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 16.30. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Disclaimer:

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death, any injury, any damage to, loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.

Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of ICE or any other organisation. ICE makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.